your trailer experience

[j3gq_imp]

I have used a similar trailer (photo) for years, for a lighter motorcycle. With a little bit of "gettin' used to" one could even load and unload the m/c alone and without any help.
Yet, I have a little bit of a doubt whether to buy such a trailer for the CB, and whether this can be done by one man alone. Of course the motor will help to push her up on the trailer, and I can strap her down tightly. But it's still a heavy motorcycle and I wonder if she will lean more and more during the ride.

Any experience you could share ? would a platform trailer with a firm lock-down device for the front wheel be the better choice since it allows you to make use of the side stand ?

[dave]

I use a product called "Canyon Dancer" (yes a weird name) to strap any street bike that I transport on a trailer. It's a really innovative design that works extremely well.

[Obleo]

A trailer with a ramp full width allows you to get your feet down while loading and unloading . Wheel chocks are must have piece of hardware. Do not trailer with the side stand! Chocks that lock the front wheel in work good, just ride on lock in,get off then use good quality ratchet straps . I usually use soft ties on the triple tree to attach the ratchet straps to. At the rear the shock is a good place to anchor to. I have trailered 5000 miles this way, once set up , check after about 20 miles to adjust straps as needed.

[dave]

You don't want to use the side stand when transporting your motorcycle.

[emptysea]

So I'm new to the trailer game, but locking chocks are key. I do not ride my CB onto my trailer, but I can roll it on pretty easily myself. I prefer, though, to have a partner help me. I may get brave sometime, but for now, I'll stick to the 2 people-push method.

I use ratchet tie downs, but I'm switching to a cam buckle tie-downs because they will work better on my smaller trailer and with the locking (or cam) chocks.







You can ignore how I tied them down for these pics. The method worked, but I ultimately decided on 4 straps/bike all strapped to "unsprung" parts and all pulling the bike forward into the chock. Neither bike moved at all during their 1800 miles of travel.

The cam buckle straps will eliminate the need for me to run the straps under the trailer frame to a tie-down point. the ratchet half of the straps is too long for the trailer so my only choice would be to add mounting points to the trailer. Getting new straps seems easier.

Good luck.

[Obleo]

MTC where did you find the seat cover for the speedmaster ? I have the same bike but am having a issue finding that cover for it . Thanks Mark.

[Houtman_imp]

I have a 5 by 8 trailer and years ago I put 12 eye bolts on the sides two on the front and back and 4 on each side. Much easier to put the straps on , also I use the Baxley LA Chock for easy loading for just one person.

[redbirds_imp]

I've got a 7 X 10ft with aluminum ramps. you can ride onto the trailer and catch the front wheel in Condor locking chocks. I had this trailer custom made and has tie down points all round the perimeter.

[teamvisegrip_imp]

If I haul a heavy bike I get the trailer from U-Haul. At 20 a day to rent you cannot go wrong. Plus you do not need to store it.

But for lighter bikes I use a Moto-Tote. I have had this for over 25 years and have hauled so many bikes on it. Basically I love this thing.

That is my trailer experience! LOL!

[emptysea]

MTC where did you find the seat cover for the speedmaster ? I have the same bike but am having a issue finding that cover for it . Thanks Mark.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIT-FLY-SIT-N-F...632-2357-0

I think this is the one I got. You can try contacting the seller to be sure. It’s not custom sized. I stapled it on and then trimmed the excess.